Individual Income Tax Auditor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) seeks an Income Tax Auditor to educate taxpayers and administer audits across income tax for individuals, corporations, and pass‑through entities.

You will prepare and present findings, assist taxpayers, and participate in ongoing training. A bachelor’s degree plus accounting/auditing experience is required; transcripts are requested. Remote work up to two days weekly may be available after one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or tax preparation/analysis.
• Transcripts required for consideration (uploaded to the application).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and conducting audits on federal and state income tax returns for individuals, corporations, and pass‑through entities.
• Researching and providing audit documentation with taxpayer‑friendly language and clear issues.
• Presenting audit findings to the taxpayer or their representative and to SCDOR personnel.
• Preparing documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals.
• Providing taxpayer assistance in person or in the field.
• Participating in training classes, seminars, and speaking engagements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing experience

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who we are:

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, training plans, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Curious to gain new insights
• Innovative and adaptable
• Effective communicators
• Detail oriented
• Action oriented
• Driven to solve complex problems
• Efficient with time management

What you will do:

You will encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and administering tax revenue audits of Income Tax in South Carolina.

Primary job duties include:

• Reviewing and conducting audits on federal and state income tax returns, including individual, corporate, and pass-through entities
• Researching and providing audit documentation that includes taxpayer friendly language and all points of issue within the audit
• Preparing and presenting audit findings clearly to the taxpayer, their representative, and any interested SCDOR personnel
• Accurately preparing documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals
• Providing taxpayer assistance including answering taxpayer questions in the office or the field
• Participating in training classes, educational seminars, and other speaking engagements

A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis (Transcripts required)

Additional requirement:

• A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required for field work. (Mileage reimbursement provided)
• College transcripts required for consideration (Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to [e-mail])

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with at least 18 hours of accounting, and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis (Transcripts required) OR
• A bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or tax preparation

Accepted business related degrees include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Management
• Economics
• Business Administration
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Information Systems
• Business Analytics

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Training: Individual Income Tax Auditors will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
• Career development: This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth
• Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option of choosing which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill.)